The Vessels for Emotional Holding Workshop was developed in compliment to Of Earth and Ether (Flowers never bend) at Bundoora Homestead, 2023.

Much beloved, it has subsequently been facilitated with organisations such as Bunjil Arts, Signal Arts, the DAX Centre, Bundoora Homestead, and private group events.


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Create your own soft sculpture in this workshop celebrating craft based artmaking with artist Louise Meuwissen.

Join artist Louise Meuwissen in a workshop celebrating craft-based artmaking as a generative and restorative practice for emotional wellbeing. This workshop celebrates the power of adornment, symbology, and personal expression.

Create your own soft sculpture, in the form of a small, lidded vessel for emotional holding, embellished with recycled vintage and contemporary beads and sequins from Louise’s collection.

In a friendly and relaxed environment, you will be guided through hand-sewing construction techniques and the principles of bead embroidery.

Participants with all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged – no prior sewing experience necessary. All materials provided. (Please feel welcome to bring along any materials of significance or sentiment you would like to include in your own work).

This workshop originally accompanied Louise Meuwissen’s solo exhibition Of Earth and Ether (Flowers never bend) at Bundoora Homestead
7 October - 16 December 2023.
Supported by Creative Victoria’s Creative Projects Fund 2023